2000 Ford F-450 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,960miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Ford F-450 SD, 14% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,960 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission failure of 4r100 Ford transmission that has been serviced by Ford since 2000 (when bought) and no mention of a factory overheating problem that an upgraded cooler (per TSB) would have avoided.”
NHTSA complaint #10025928, filed 2003-07, 85,960 miles“While driving vehicle, and upon impact of hitting a pole, the airbags did not deploy. . Consumer stated when the bumper anf grille was removed there was no air bag sensor, the vehicle hit pole and went air borne and landed on a 3ft rock upon hitting a tree, consumer stated the transmission and engine had previously been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8001361, filed 2002-01“While traveling and depressing clutch, pedal would not depress. Consumer stopped vehicle by depressing brake pedal. Clutch plate breaks in same spot every time it breaks, this has happened four times, consumer has been told the motor is too strong for transmission which is causing clutch to tear up. Air conditioner failed, transmission missing one belt and was almost out. Exhaust loose. Wire harness dangling under vehicle, electrical repairs complete, however consumer did not specify what kind of repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #885947, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 4 | 22% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 3 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 14% |
| 1999 | 15 | 23% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-450 SD
20 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-450 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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